Ideas for Decorative Range Ventilation

Clean Lines

• If you have a contemporary kitchen, polished chrome or stainless steel range ventilation hoods fit in well. Simple square or rectangular shapes complement a minimalist or an industrial interior design scheme. Different finishes create a more dramatic focal point in the room, such as a shiny black or pop of color. For example, install a bright yellow hood that matches the flower pattern in your heirloom collection of china to liven up an otherwise monochromatic white kitchen.

Ornate Embellishments

• For a more traditional or antique look in your kitchen, choose decorative range ventilation that is warmer or more ornate. For example, use a large smooth copper hood in an Italian-inspired space. Bring in a hammered copper stove hood to add a more vintage feel to the area. Other options include hoods that mimic fabric canopies for extra texture. Use decorative accessories, such as antique corbels for brackets, to bring even more personalization into your decorating scheme.

Alternative Shapes

• To create the trendiest of kitchens, bring in a decorative range hood that equals the boldness found in the rest of the decor choices. Getting one custom designed and fabricated ensures that you get just what you want in the size that you need. For example, install a stove hood that is in the shape of your last name’s initial or your favorite musical instrument. Other ideas include adding additional functionality to the space by incorporating a clock into the design of your range ventilation system and using built-in side hooks to hang cooking utensils and potholders.

Hidden Contraptions

• Sometimes the best decorative option for range ventilation systems is to hide them completely. For example, install a hood that goes up into a cabinet when not in use. Another option is to have the ventilation system integrated into your cooktop design. With the touch of a button, it raises up when you need it and lowers back out of sight when you don't.

Dressing up Old Vent Hoods

• If you are stuck with the hood that you have for the time being, dress it up to fit the rest of your kitchen's design. For example, use appliance paint to give it a fresh-looking finish or add a punch of color. Other options include covering it with a collection of magnets that match your decorating theme or using stick-on hooks to display potholders and dish towels.